2026 Best Western European Studies Master’s Degree Schools

Western European Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for western european studies students.

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• Best Master’s Degree Western European Studies Schools
• Other Degree Levels

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Best Schools for Western European Studies in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in western european studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Western European Studies

1

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Western European Studies Degrees Awarded

$64,851 Median Starting Salary

Georgetown University tops our 2026 ranking of the best western european studies schools. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 western european studies degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the western european studies program make about $64,851 in their early career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Read more about the western european studies program at Georgetown University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Western European Studies Degrees Awarded

$42,327 Median Starting Salary

Columbia University In The City Of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in western european studies, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 19 western european studies degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Western European Studies graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $42,327 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,486 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in western european studies from Columbia University In The City Of New York

Other Western European Studies Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.